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Actor-activist Prakash Raj calls for SIR scrapping, demands poll chief resignation
The Tamil actor and political activist has escalated his campaign against the Electoral Bonds-related Supplementary Investors Report, demanding accountability from election authorities and public mobilization against the controversial process.
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Actor and activist Prakash Raj has intensified his push for the complete scrapping of the Supplementary Investors Report (SIR), calling on citizens to take to the streets in protest over the electoral process.
Raj has specifically demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging institutional failures in the administration of India's electoral machinery. According to the activist, those responsible for implementing and overseeing the SIR process must face accountability for what he characterizes as procedural irregularities.
The SIR process, which tracks supplementary information on electoral bonds and donor details, has drawn criticism from various political circles and civil society groups questioning transparency in political funding mechanisms. Raj's public intervention adds momentum to ongoing discussions about electoral reforms and institutional accountability within the Election Commission.
The actor has previously used his platform to comment on governance and electoral issues, positioning himself as a voice for transparency and democratic accountability. His latest demands reflect broader concerns among opposition voices regarding the functioning of electoral institutions and the need for systemic reforms in India's political financing framework.